The Central Oregon Coast Subarea (Cape Falcon to Humbug Mt.) nearshore recreational Pacific halibut season will be closing at 11:59 pm on Sunday, July 30.  The quota is anticipated to be met at that time.  Excellent weather for much of the summer so far has allowed many anglers to get out fishing for nearshore halibut, often with successful trips.  The closure is necessary to prevent the...
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The spring Chinook fishery on the Snake River below Hells Canyon Dam will close at sundown (8:18 p.m.) on Sunday, July 30.  Idaho Fish and Game, who monitors the Snake River fishery for both states, noted that angler interest and catch rates have dropped dramatically during the past two weeks. Last week, they documented only a few people fishing and an estimated harvest...
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Crabbing open coast-wide and catches are increasing Ocean and bay crabbing is open coast-wide. Newly molted, larger crab are being caught in the ocean and many bays. Some of these crab have hardened up a bit while others are fairly soft and have less meat in them. Catches are increasing everywhere up and down the coast and the quality should improve as...
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